The average salary for an animal trainer in the United States is around $452 per year.
Avg Salary
Animal trainers earn an average yearly salary of $452.
Wages typically start from $337 and go up to $606.
99% below national average Updated in 2023
Animal trainer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level animal trainer earnings begin at:
$0.29 per hour
$606 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level animal trainer earnings begin at:
$0.25 per hour
$528 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level animal trainer earnings begin at:
$0.22 per hour
$452 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level animal trainer earnings begin at:
$0.19 per hour
$388 per year
10th percentile
Starting level animal trainer earnings begin at:
$0.16 per hour
$337 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Animal trainer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $49,620 |
| Alaska | $47,780 |
| Maryland | $38,360 |
| Massachusetts | $37,690 |
| Kentucky | $37,590 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 |
| Delaware | $37,490 |
| Oregon | $37,490 |
| Wisconsin | $37,410 |
| California | $36,780 |
| South Dakota | $36,310 |
| Connecticut | $36,180 |
| New Hampshire | $36,060 |
| Virginia | $36,060 |
| Hawaii | $35,930 |
| Florida | $35,840 |
| Illinois | $35,110 |
| Washington | $34,860 |
| New Jersey | $34,420 |
| Colorado | $31,630 |
| Minnesota | $30,960 |
| Michigan | $30,720 |
| North Carolina | $30,670 |
| New Mexico | $30,100 |
| South Carolina | $29,980 |
| Maine | $29,830 |
| Georgia | $29,820 |
| Iowa | $29,820 |
| Louisiana | $29,780 |
| Ohio | $29,630 |
| West Virginia | $29,630 |
| Kansas | $29,420 |
| Oklahoma | $29,390 |
| Alabama | $29,140 |
| Montana | $29,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,980 |
| Missouri | $28,800 |
| Indiana | $28,780 |
| Arizona | $28,610 |
| North Dakota | $28,400 |
| Texas | $28,350 |
| Utah | $28,220 |
| Nevada | $28,210 |
| Mississippi | $27,250 |
| Nebraska | $24,270 |
| Tennessee | $24,140 |
| Idaho | $22,630 |
| Puerto Rico | $20,870 |
How do animal trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Animal trainers earn 94% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than farmers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Farmer salary | $6K |
| Animal control worker salary | $11K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $10K |
| Dog walker salary | $2K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $3K |
| Animal trainer salary | $0K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)